Calcaneal Bone Tumors

Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2021 Apr;38(2):227-233. doi: 10.1016/j.cpm.2020.12.007. Epub 2021 Jan 26.

Abstract

Bone tumors of the foot are an uncommon finding. Most tumors are found incidentally on imaging and are benign. Care must be taken although due to the aggressive nature of malignant bone tumors that can occur in the calcaneus. Malignant lesions will more commonly present with symptoms of pain and swelling. Often misdiagnosed as soft tissue injuries, it is critical to be able to diagnose and treat these lesions early. Imaging plays an important role with plain films and advanced imaging. Surgical treatments can range from curettage with grafting to amputation for more aggressive lesions.

Keywords: Benign; Bone; Calcaneus; Lesion; Malignant; Surgical; Tumor.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bone Cysts / diagnosis*
  • Bone Cysts / therapy*
  • Bone Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Bone Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Calcaneus* / surgery
  • Chondroblastoma / diagnosis
  • Chondroblastoma / therapy
  • Chondroma / diagnosis
  • Chondroma / therapy
  • Chondrosarcoma / diagnosis
  • Chondrosarcoma / therapy
  • Ganglion Cysts / diagnosis
  • Ganglion Cysts / therapy
  • Giant Cell Tumor of Bone / diagnosis
  • Giant Cell Tumor of Bone / therapy
  • Humans
  • Lipoma / diagnosis
  • Lipoma / therapy
  • Osteoblastoma / diagnosis
  • Osteoblastoma / therapy
  • Osteochondroma / diagnosis
  • Osteochondroma / therapy
  • Osteoma / diagnosis
  • Osteoma / therapy
  • Osteosarcoma / diagnosis
  • Osteosarcoma / therapy
  • Sarcoma, Ewing / diagnosis
  • Sarcoma, Ewing / therapy